Clearweed
Peperomia pellucida
Peperomia pellucida, a plant native to Central and South America, has not been traditionally used for any specific medicinal purposes. Scientific studies have shown some potential benefits, including antidepressant-like effects from its ethanol extract, which increased sucrose preference and reduced oxidative stress in mice. The aqueous extract demonstrated stronger anti-inflammatory activity than the methanolic extract, while an ethanol extract also exhibited antibacterial properties against fish pathogens. Regarding hypoglycemic effects, a reduction of 14.7-35.8% in blood glucose levels was observed in rats, though these results were not statistically significant. No major safety concerns or recorded drug interactions have been identified for this plant.
- 最佳证据
- D
- 注意事项
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仅供参考。传统用法并不代表已被证实有效。证据与安全性各不相同，请查阅所引来源。
科学怎么说
- 辣椒木（Peperomia pellucida）的乙醇提取物显示出一些抗抑郁作用，增加了小鼠对糖水的选择并降低了氧化应激参数。
- 水提取物的佩波罗米亚pellucida比甲醇提取物在膜稳定化试验中显示出更强的抗炎活性。
- EEPP 显示了降低血糖的特性，使小鼠的血糖水平降低了 14.7-35.8%，但没有统计学意义。
- 佩波罗尼亚·普鲁迪达在体外对测试过的鱼类病原菌显示出潜在的抗菌活性。
Frequently asked questions
What is Clearweed?
Clearweed (Peperomia pellucida) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about Clearweed?
4 sourced findings are recorded for Clearweed; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: 辣椒木（Peperomia pellucida）的乙醇提取物显示出一些抗抑郁作用，增加了小鼠对糖水的选择并降低了氧化应激参数。
How strong is the evidence for Clearweed?
The strongest finding for Clearweed carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is Clearweed safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for Clearweed in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does Clearweed interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for Clearweed in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of Clearweed?
Clearweed is also known as: Herbe couresse.
Is Clearweed a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
来源
- T2 Antibacterial Activity, Phytochemical Composition, and Cytotoxicity Evaluation of Select Medicinal Plants from Bangladesh. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Formulation and in vitro evaluation of an anti-inflammatory herbal suppository containing Peperomia pellucida. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Nutritional and Phytochemical Compositions of Peperomia pellucida (L). Kunth from Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, and Its Hypoglycemic Effects in Normoglycemic Sprague-Dawley Rats Subjected to an Acute Glucose Load. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Antidepressant-like effect of Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth extract: analysis of behavioral and oxidative stress parameters in mice exposed to chronic unpredictable mild stress. literature abstract metadata